It was October 22, 1912, when El Paso residents were duped into buying a homemade remedy touted as a ‘system tonic and blood purifier.’ The concoction, made by dissolving one ounce of Kardene and one-half cupful of sugar in half a pint of alcohol, promised to rid the body of impurities and leave the complexion clear. But for those who took the bait, the results were far from desirable.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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